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We’re at the midpoint of July and welcome back to your weekly look ahead at what’s coming to Netflix US over the next seven days! As we cruise into the middle of the month, it’s a pretty busy and varied week on the new releases front. Between a beloved YA romance getting a feature-length special, a massive blockbuster dystopian franchise dropping in its entirety, and Will Ferrell teeing off in a brand-new comedy series, there’s a lot to be excited about.
Here is a breakdown of everything coming to Netflix between July 13th and July 19th, 2026, including three expanded highlights you definitely won’t want to miss.
Best New Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix This Week
Heartstopper Forever (2026)
Coming to Netflix: Friday
Grab your tissues, because Nick and Charlie are back. Kit Connor and Joe Locke reprise their star-making roles in this bittersweet, feature-length romance special written by creator Alice Oseman. As Nick prepares to leave for university, the couple must confront the daunting reality of a long-distance relationship. Meanwhile, their beloved circle of friends is forced to navigate their own emotional hurdles as they step into adulthood. Directed by Wash Westmoreland, this special event promises to be a beautiful, tear-jerking milestone for the Heartstopper franchise.
Don’t forget that while Forever is the main highlight, Netflix has a lot more planned over the next week with an official podcast and also a documentary coming up.
The Hawk (Season 1)
Coming to Netflix: Thursday
Will Ferrell brings his signature comedic chops to the golf course in this brand-new original series. Ferrell stars as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, an aging former number-one golfer who flat-out refuses to retire, much to the chagrin of his family and despite his rapidly failing body. Desperate to prove he still has the magic touch, Lonnie embarks on a chaotic, hilarious journey to win one final major championship, complete a historic Grand Slam, and stage the ultimate comeback against his toughest rival: his own prodigy son.
The Hunger Games Franchise
Coming to Netflix: Tuesday
May the odds be ever in your binge-watching favor! Whether you want to revisit Katniss Everdeen’s iconic revolution or check out the recent prequel for the first time, Netflix is dropping the ultimate Hunger Games collection this week. The drop includes all four original Jennifer Lawrence-led blockbusters—The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and both Mockingjay installments—alongside the SVOD debut of the 2023 prequel hit, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes starring Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. Watch fast, though, as we suspect these won’t be licensed to Netflix for every long.
Full List of New Arrivals Planned for Netflix US This Week
Coming to Netflix on Monday, July 13th
- Golden Kamuy -The Abashiri Prison Raid- (2026) Netflix Original – Japanese thriller. In a fierce three-way fight over a hoard of Ainu gold, Asirpa and Sugimoto head to Abashiri Prison, where Noppera-Bo and the truth about her father wait.
- Hot Ones: Extra Heat (Season 1) Netflix Original – Hosted by Sean Evans, the beloved spicy-wing YouTube talk show gets a Netflix makeover.
- Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025) – This documentary offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of the legendary Olympian.
- Jose Comilao 3 – Brazilian kids animation series.
- Mile End Kicks (2025) – Set in 2011 Montreal, this indie rom-com follows a young music critic who gets romantically entangled in the local indie rock scene.
- MLB Home Run Derby 2026 (LIVE) Netflix Original – Catch the heavy hitters of baseball in this live sporting event!
- On Purpose with Jay Shetty (Podcast) – Jay Shetty hosts influential voices across culture, wellness, and personal growth.
- Shiboyugi (Season 1 – New Episodes) – Weekly anime episodes.
Coming to Netflix on Tuesday, July 14th
- Quarterback (Season 3) Netflix Original – Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and Joe Flacco are the subjects of the latest installment of this NFL docu-series.
- Technically (Season 1) – Lan Lam presents this cooking reality series, teaming up with America’s Test Kitchen to investigate everyday kitchen problems.
- The Hunger Games (2012) – The dystopian blockbuster that started it all.
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – Katniss and Peeta are forced back into the arena for the 75th Quarter Quell.
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) – The rebellion against the Capitol officially begins.
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) – The explosive conclusion to Katniss Everdeen’s journey.
- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) – The hit prequel following a young Coriolanus Snow as he mentors District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird.
Coming to Netflix on Wednesday, July 15th
- Snowden (2016) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden in this Oliver Stone-directed political thriller.
- The Tick (Seasons 1-2) – The acclaimed 2017 Amazon action-comedy reboot starring Peter Serafinowicz as the big blue hero makes the jump to Netflix.
- The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Season 4) Netflix Original – The chaotic reality dating series returns with a fresh batch of couples facing the ultimate choice.
Coming to Netflix on Thursday, July 16th
- Love You So Bad (2025) – Thai drama.
- Me Before Me (2026) Netflix Original – Indonesian teen comedy.
- The Body in the Locker (2025) – A twisty thriller about a woman who discovers a dead body inside her late father’s secret storage unit.
- The Hawk (Season 1) Netflix Original – Will Ferrell stars as an aging, stubborn golfer trying to stage an epic comeback in this new comedy series.
- Until the T-Shirt Dries (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – Japanese drama series.
Coming to Netflix on Friday, July 17th
- 23 000 Lives (2026) Netflix Original – A gripping German drama inspired by the true story of the ‘Jugend Rettet’ organization rescuing refugees in the Mediterranean.
- 25 Years Of You (Season 1 – New Episodes Regularly) – Japanese thriller series.
- Desire (2026) Netflix Original – A steamy, twist-filled Mexican thriller about a lawyer’s torrid affair with her daughter’s swim coach.
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- Heartstopper Forever (2026) Netflix Original – A feature-length special that sees Nick and Charlie navigating the bittersweet reality of leaving for university.
- Heartstopper Forever: The Official Podcast (Season 1) Netflix Original – The stars and creators of “Heartstopper Forever” discuss the film, look back on the series and answer questions from fans in this official podcast.
- The East Palace (Season 1) Netflix Original – A fantasy mystery K-drama following a man who can walk in the spirit world.
- The Map of Longing (Limited Series) Netflix Original – A moving Spanish drama about a grieving young woman who follows a mysterious game left behind by her late sister.
Coming to Netflix on Saturday, July 18th
- Spooky in Love (Season 1) Netflix Original – A new romantic K-Drama series.
Coming to Netflix on Sunday, July 19th
- Soar High!: Morning Drama Series (Season 1) – Japanese drama series.
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (Season 3) – Norman Reedus continues his European zombie-slaying adventure as the latest season of the AMC spin-off hits streaming.
- You Can’t Expense This! (Season 1) – Japanese drama series.
What a packed week! What are you going to be checking out on Netflix this week? Let us know down in the comments below.
